Leaders Association
4-H Leaders Association
The 4-H Leaders Association works in cooperation with the Jefferson County 4-H Program to provide essential opportunities and support for positive youth development through quality educational 4-H programs. Many grants and scholarships are available through this organization.
The Leaders Association/Board meetings are held at the Jefferson County UW-Extension Office on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Leaders Association meetings are open to all certified adult volunteers and youth members within the Jefferson County 4-H Program. Please check the 4-H Calendar for meeting dates!
Grants
Budget & Fund Grant
Any 4-H member, leader, project area, club who needs funding from the Leaders
Association on items not directly related to the budget may apply for this grant. Fund requests for “Specialty Trips and Opportunities” also require this form.
Project Grant
“Youth have the opportunity to apply for grant funding to support project work for the upcoming 4-H year. Youth may apply for multiple projects, but are only eligible to be awarded one project grant annually.” Grants are not available for Cloverbuds.
Awards
Clover Award
The Clover Award Program recognizes 4-H members for their active participation in club and county activities and events, from which members can earn points towards recognition steps.
Project Award
4-H is about learning by doing. Project awards are presented to members who reach their project goals, gained knowledge and skills and shown leadership, growth, achievement within a project.
4-H Key Award
The Wisconsin Key Award is one of the highest honors awarded to top-notch 4-H members in their 11th -13th grade years who truly embrace and live the commitment to 4-H (head, heart, hands, & health).
Hands to Service
4-H Service deserves recognition. Each club who completes this application will be honored for their service. The clubs with the highest percentage of involvement will receive a monetary award.
Green & Gold
Recognizes youth and/or leaders that have demonstrated a consistent effort of volunteer services to their club, county, project and/or the association. Adult Volunteers must be certified leaders to be eligible.
Friend of 4-H
The Friend of 4-H Award honors an individual, group, organization or business that has provided ongoing and significant services to support the 4-H program in Jefferson County.
Volunteer of Year
The 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award honors a 4-H certified leader/volunteer who has been part of the Jefferson County 4-H Program for 10 or fewer years and goes above and beyond for Jefferson County 4-H.
Lifetime Volunteer
Honors a 4-H certified leader/volunteer who has been part of the Jefferson County 4-H Program for 11+ years and demonstrates exemplary service to 4-H while promoting service through volunteerism.
4-H Hall of Fame
A 4-H Hall of Fame provides statewide recognition for individuals and external organizations with significant contributions to the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development program on every level, preserve Wisconsin 4-H history and development, and has the potential to increase awareness of the 4-H Youth Development program. Potential recipients include 4-H volunteers, 4-H pioneers, external collaborating organizations and businesses, community leaders and retired Cooperative Extension staff.
Record Books
Record Books are not a mandatory requirement for Jefferson County 4-H members but are highly encouraged. A record book documents a member’s activities and accomplishments during the current 4-H year; providing a part of their complete 4-H experience. Some local clubs require their members to complete an annual record book. Please check with your club leader to see if this is a requirement for your club.
Record Books may be turned in to the Extension Office by the member OR the club leader. They can be turned in at anytime, but must be in the office by September 1. Record Books will be evaluated at the county level. Clubs may choose to do their own evaluation also; which would be completed prior to the County deadline of September 1.
MEMBER RECORD BOOKS (Grades 3-13)
- Member Record Book (Accessible PDF)
- Member Record Book (DOCX)
- Record Book Judging Rubric
CLOVERBUDS RECORD BOOK (Grades K-2)
- Cloverbud Record Book (pdf)
OFFICER RECORD BOOKS
All 4-H officers are encouraged to keep a record book/document of their officer and club happenings during the year. The Treasurer and Secretary books are requirements for the club to turn in to the County annually. All officer record books are eligible for awards. Below are the suggested record books for the Treasurer and Secretary position. Other officer books do not have an official format that must be followed.
Current Board of Directors:
| Name | Club |
| Cindy Jaquith, President | Stone School |
| Becki Durkee, Treasurer | Lake Ripley |
| Alyssa Jaquith, Secretary | Stone School |
| Lisa Small, Director | Ixonia Victory |
| Willie Jacobson, Director | Twin Rivers |
| Kimberly Kreger, Director | Ideal Clever Clovers |
| Karen Gefvert, Director | Rock River Clovers |
| Hunter Jacobson, Youth Member | Twin Rivers |